Snap and Qualcomm sign multi-year deal for XR chip technology

Snap Inc.'s subsidiary Specs Inc. and Qualcomm Technologies announced a multi-year strategic agreement to integrate Qualcomm's Snapdragon system-on-a-chip technology into future generations of Specs eyewear.

The partnership represents the first major engagement for Specs Inc., which plans to launch its Specs product later this year. The device is described as standalone, see-through glasses that integrate digital content into physical environments.

Specs will be powered by Snapdragon XR platforms, which combine edge artificial intelligence and computing capabilities designed to enable on-device processing for augmented reality experiences. The collaboration builds on more than five years of partnership between the companies, with Snapdragon platforms having powered previous generations of Snap's Spectacles devices.

The agreement establishes technical collaboration and roadmap alignment between the companies to develop capabilities including on-device AI, graphics processing, and multiuser digital experiences for the Specs platform.

"We believe the future of computing will be more human and grounded in the real world," said Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc. "Our work with Qualcomm provides a strong foundation for the future of Specs, bringing developers and consumers advanced technology and performance that pushes the boundaries of what's possible."

Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, stated that the collaboration will "enable power-efficient interactive AR devices that deliver agentic experiences that feel natural, intuitive and integrate seamlessly into daily life."

Specs Inc. operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. The devices will run on Snap OS, a proprietary operating system designed for hand and voice interaction. The company also provides Lens Studio, developer tools for creating augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other platforms.

The information comes from a press release issued by the companies.

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